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U.S. Marines with 3rd Squad, 2nd Platoon, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment patrol in Kajaki, Afghanistan, on Oct. 22, 2010. The Marines patrolled the area to deter the placement of improvised explosive devices.

U.S. Marines patrol in Kajaki, Afghanistan.

U.S. Marines with 3rd Squad, 2nd Platoon, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment patrol in Kajaki, Afghanistan, on Oct. 22, 2010. The Marines patrolled the area to deter the placement of improvised explosive devices.

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